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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1889

Page

2

Tariff Debates on Wire Rods Coal and Iron ore

Officials heard from A W Campbell of West Virginia and F J Slade of New Jersey on duties for wire rods and structural iron. General Imboden urged protecting Virginia coal iron ore, stressing Southern labor and protectionist policy to aid shipbuilding and mining communities. Congressmen from Maryland pressed to keep coal duties to protect wages and coastwise trade. The committee adjourned to hear sugar refiners tomorrow.

A. W. Campbell West Virginia Oliver F. J. Slade Irenton N. J Slower Slade General Imboden Virginia Tennessee Kentucky West Indies Central America Imboden Carlisle Nova Scotia South Congress Flower New York Judge Bowling Louis A. McComas Maryland M. Hitchins Wales James A. Sloan John Falkin John P. Otterson Alleghany

Presidential duck shoot party moves toward Washington

Norroth Va Dec 27 The presidential duck shooting party visited the Harrison homestead at Lower Brandon sixty miles up the James River then returned to Claremont. They left Commodore Bateman's yacht at Claremont and rode to Waverley on the Norfolk and Western road. Early tomorrow they will depart Waverley by carriage toward Richmond and on to Washington.

Washington Norroth Harrison Lower Brandon James River Claremont Commodore Bateman Waverley Norfolk & Western Richmond

Theobroma Quinine Wine Sold in Boston by Goodwin Co

A historical note claims La Gripper or influenza cured in two days using Theobroma Quinine Wine sold by George Goodwin & Co at 36 and 38 Hanover Street Boston. The claim attributes rapid recovery to the remedy.

George Goodwin & Co Hanover Wirect Boston

Uniform System of Buoys and Beacons Proposed by Committee

An International Marine Conference committee urges a global standard for buoys and beacons emphasizing uniform color for night and thick weather distinction, optional shapes, and sequential lettering. They cite red and black for starboard and port sides, with conical and spar shapes used in various nations, and suggest gradual adoption to minimize cost while improving navigation.

Wasutxneron United States Germany Canada India Great Britain Comittee

Annual Election of Officers and Installation in Massachusetts Masons

The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Massachusetts held an afternoon session at the Masonic Temple. Officers for 1890 were elected and installed, with Samuel Wells named grand master and a long list of senior and junior wardens, treasurers, secretaries, and district grand masters. The ceremony concluded with the feast of St. John the Evangelist and remarks from notable members, about 300 attending.

Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons Commonwealth of Massachusetts Masonic Temple Tremont and Boylston Samuel Wells Boston Charles H. Norris Salem George H. Rhodes Taunton John Carr Roxbury Serena D. Nickerson Cambridge Charles A. Welch Samuel C. Lawrence Medford William F. Salmon Lowell Henry Endicott Charles C. Dame Newburyport Percival L. Everett Otis E. Weld Edwin B. Holmes Eugene F. Endicott Chelsea Edward C. Morris Henry K. Dunton The Masonic Education and Charity Trust S. Wells Charlies Dame Lucius R. Paige D.D Theodore C. Bates Worcester William Benjamin A. Rould Samuel _B. Spooner Springfield Cor. G Frank T. Dwinell Albron. Osgood Daniel G. Crandon D. D.G.M John Albert Blake Haverill Herbert C. Taft Gloucester Charles P. Morrill M.D North Andover Elisha H. Shaw North Chelmsford Charles A. Bartlett A. St. John Chambré Henry G. Jordan G.M Gifford H. G. McGrew G.L Charles W. Parmenter Colene William B. Fisher New Bedord Charles 5. Robertson Somerville Thomas Kellough East Boston

Delay means prudence in Brazil cable issue

The Philadelphia Ledger warns delaying Senator Morgan’s recognition resolution until the truth about the Brazilian cable is known. By Congress’s next meeting on the 6th of next month, the world may discern if Brazil’s military usurpation is a real government or merely a rope of sand.

Brazil Morgan Congress Philadelphia Ledger Ind

Harvard and Yale Debate on Scholar Merit and Hard Work

A Harvard Yale letter to the Post challenges claims that Harvard students rest on laurels. The author cites catalogues from 1889 to 1892 showing higher admissions standards, significant student losses and gains, and numerous promotions. The data argue that Harvard demands effort and that cramming and leisure claims are unfounded.

Harvard College Yale Harvard New England

The Forum's January Issue Analyzes Tariffs and Farmers

The January number of The Forum presents extensive reading on economics and society. Carlisle argues tariffs benefit farmers indirectly, while other pieces discuss Prehistoric America, marriage, woman suffrage, air navigation, and notable early aviation power calculations.

Speakerarlisle Carlisle America Major Powell W. S. Lilly Goldwin Smith Labouchere England R. H. Thurston Langley Chanute Wenham British Aeronautical Society Pelican Charcott Colonel Conkling Mr. Kercheval Professor Welch Western Farmers

WOBURN LABOR TROUBLES Knights Reply to Manufacturers

The Knights of Labor executive board denies that the troubles are due to dictation and argues wages are the core issue. They note past efforts at arbitration, warn of public harm, and offer to submit the dispute to local or state arbitration with the Manufacturers' Association urged to join for a settlement.

Wosury The Knights of Labor K. of L State Board of Arbitration Manufacturers’ Association

Modus vivendi renewal uncertain says Empire

Toronto dispatch notes The Empire reports that US alias news of non renewal next year is unfounded. Modus vivendi expires February 15 under Wash Act and parliamentary continuing legislation may be needed. Government policy decisions are still under consideration.

Ingalls Stricken by Mild Russian Influenza

Senator John J. Ingalls of Kansas, holidaying at his Arrears on Dec. 27, developed mild Russian influenza symptoms after a cold. He canceled a planned Topeka teachers association address due to the illness, though it is not serious.

Arreuison Kan John J. Ingalls

Future Situs of the Cotton Manufacture in the United States

A detailed review of a Popular Science Monthly January article by Edward Atkinson arguing New England advantages in cotton production, with diagrams on climate in New London Atlanta and New Bedford, and comparisons to the South. Engaging letters from Spencer Greenwood Huxley re London Times and pieces on crime and education accompany scientific notes and notable papers.

Popular Science Monthly Edward Atkinson United States China Atkinson New London Messrs Herbert Spencer Frederick Greenwood Huxley London Times Benjamin Reece J. Dybowski M. J. Poisson Otto Meyer C. Morton Strahan A. 5. Packard

Kate Fields Washington Debuts With Bright Original Venture

The first issue of Miss Field's new venture is bright breezy and original. It includes a lively account of the paper’s founding and brief, chatty notices on people books plays and affairs in the capital New York and Boston. A Christmas comedietta by Miss Field promises stage appeal.

Kate Field Washington Miss Field Capital New York Boston

Collieries in Wyoming Region Suspend Operations

ScRanton Pennsylvania December 27 The principal collieries between Wilkesbarre and Carbondale halt work due to a dulled coal market. About 10 000 miners will be idle by week’s end with several Delaware Lackawanna Western mines in Scranton closing indefinitely. The market is described as paralyzed and overstocked at all points.

Scranton Penn Great Wyoming Wilkesbarre Carbondale Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Company

Earth Caves In Causing Damage Across Plains Suburb

A large cave-in in Plains suburb Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania occurred without warning, creating many holes up to thirty feet deep. St. Lee's Catholic Church and the parsonage sustained damage, with several other buildings and several acres affected.

Wilkesbarre Penn Plains St. Lee’s Catholic

Governor Nominates Judges and Officials to Maine Supreme Bench

Governor Burleigh announced nominations for the Maine Supreme Judicial Court with Artebas Libby of Augusta and Elmer E Richards of Farmington named as judges, John A Hinkley of Gorham as a state normal schools trustee, and a Franklin county court clerk appointment to fill Josiah H Thompson’s vacancy.

Maine Supreme Bench AvuausTa A. Me Burleigh Supreme Judicial Court Artemas Libby Augusta Elmer E. Richards Farmington Franklin County Josiah H. Thompson John A. Hinkley Gorham State Normal Schools

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